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RFC 6164: Using 127-Bit IPv6 Prefixes on Inter-Router Links

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On inter-router point-to-point links, it is useful, for security and other reasons, to use 127-bit IPv6 prefixes. Such a practice parallels the use of 31-bit prefixes in IPv4. This document specifies the motivation for, and usages of, 127-bit IPv6 prefix lengths on inter-router point-to-point links. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC6164
Published
April 2011
Authors
M. Kohno; B. Nitzan; R. Bush; Y. Matsuzaki; L. Colitti; T. Narten
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
8
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RFC 6547

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